Incredible cloud formations

Stunning cloud formations captured around the globe.

The scary skyline appeared in the city of Mogilev, the third largest city in Belarus with a population of around 381,000.

Photos taken by local residents shows a huge tornado-shaped black cloud suspended over different parts of the city,

The scene turned apocalyptic around 9.30pm and one shocked resident described the scene unfolding before her eyes.

Maria Kurtikova said: "I have never seen anything like that before."

Another eyewitness said: "It was getting dark at this time and I noticed something unusual when I was walking through a supermarket car park to do my shopping.

"I felt a profound gloom, like I was witnessing the end of the world, and right in front of me was a giant tornado about to sweep me away. I then realised that it was an enormous black cloud. I was so relieved!"

Take a look through the gallery to view other extraordinary cloud formations spotted around the world.